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The very thought of navigating through China and having to choose which cities to visit and which to avoid, can seem daunting. Yet, with its complicated past, iconic monuments, fascinating architecture and intriguing cuisine, the world’s most populous country has so much to offer travelers.

Hotels these days are getting pretty creative with their designs. Gone are the days of the traditional structures and carbon-copies of the brand’s other properties. Today’s buildings are just as much a part of the allure of the destination, as the city itself. And Beijing’s newest hotel, Yanqi Lake Kempinski, is no different.

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is a brand known for its uber-luxurious accommodations, big bold designs and Asian-influenced décor. If you’ve stayed at one of their over 80 properties around the world, you probably wouldn’t use the word ‘simple’ to describe their hotels.

Inspired by the ultra-modern designs so prevalent in Miami, Éclat Beijing has produced an art deco suite that promises to deliver a summery Floridian experience all year long in the Chinese capital. With striking features like a white grand piano as well as a '30s-inspired glass and brass lamps, this independent luxury hotel has created a one-of-a-kind Miami Suite.

The Bordeauxthèque wine bar in Galeries Lafayette Paris has been a favorite among French Bordeaux enthusiasts since it opened in May 2010, and in November of 2013 they brought the same concept to Beijing. The expansion into China shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone serious about fine wines, because according to the Wall Street Journal, interest in wine has skyrocketed across the country — they just may be the "world's largest consumer of red wine" now.

Another big name in the luxury hotel industry has announced its plan to continue expansion into Asia. Ritz-Carlton revealed they would be opening a new hotel in first quarter 2015 in Nanjing, China, one of the country’s four great ancient capitals.

Shanghai might have the fashion flair and Hong Kong has the finance factor, but donít discount Beijing. The Chinese capital has to be one of Asiaís most fascinating destinations thanks to a history that dates back to ancient times, proximity to picturesque sections of the Great Wall, cutting-edge arts and architecture, and a steadily improving food and nightlife scene.... Read More

Chinese fashion designer Uma Wang is rapidly emerging as the industry's first truly international designer. In her FW '12 collection, she showcases the signature east meets west that has helped her become one to watch. Wang's Milan showing featured Western cowboy dusters combined with traditional knitwear for an Avant- Garde, Gothic aesthetic. Using mostly black with hints of dark greens and the occasional khaki, the color palette was deceptively simple as Wang kept it interesting by combining fabrics rather than prints.... Read More

When Fendi staged its unforgettable runway show at the Great Wall of China in 2007, it marked the beginning of the countryís powerhouse fashion potential. Yesterday at the Beijing Television Center, Burberry put on their biggest show ever, which was simultaneously broadcast throughout the world.... Read More

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